From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Full Day Guided Tour
ID: GYG796007-1275070
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
18:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a fantastic day trip from Lima. Discover Paracas and Ballestas Islands with diverse marine life, then experience the thrill of dune buggy rides and sandboarding on Huacachina's stunning dunes
Explore the stunning landscapes outside Lima as you journey to Paracas and Huacachina. Begin your adventure at 5:30 am with direct transportation to Paracas, a charming seaside town, on a comfortable 4-hour ride. Upon arrival, embark on a 2-hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, a smaller version of the Galapagos, where you can observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and a variety of birds in their natural habitat.
After a lunch break, continue to Huacachina, a picturesque oasis in the Ica Desert, known for its towering sand dunes, some of the largest in South America. Enjoy some free time to explore before heading out on an exhilarating buggy and sandboarding adventure across the dunes—an unforgettable experience in South America's only natural desert oasis.
In the evening, relax on the bus ride back to Lima, arriving around 11:45 pm, with drop-off at the same location as your pickup.
Highlights
- Ride a dune buggy up and sandboard down some of South America's tallest dunes
- Explore the Ballestas Islands, home to a diverse array of birds and wildlife
- Observe hundreds of penguins and sea lions in their natural island habitat
- Hear many interesting stories and insights from an on-board bilingual guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passengers must be ready OPPOSITE the JW Marriott hotel, Mal. de la Reserva 615, Miraflores, from 05:15 am (wait near the small information kiosk). The bus will depart promptly at 5:30 am.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
